“History has to live with what was here, clutching and close to fumbling all we had - it is so dull and gruesome how we die, unlike writing, life never finishes.”
Book:New Selected Poems
Quote by Robert Lowell
Work
New Selected Poems
This volume compiles a selection of poems, offering readers a glimpse into the writer's creative expression and thematic exploration throughout their literary journey. more
Author
Robert Lowell
Robert Lowell was an influential American poet known for his complex personal life and profound poetic works. His poetry often explores themes of personal identity, history, and religion, and has had a significant impact on 20th-century American poetry. more
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